Lukas Jutkiewicz's injury time spot kick denied Leeds a share of the spoils at the weekend, during a week they would rather forget. The match had all the hallmarks of a nil - nil draw, with both sides cancelling the other out. The Blues had slightly the better chances in front of goal, but Leeds had more possession, and probably controlled the game better.

Ethan Laird, a left wing back from Manchester Utd, and Siriki Dembele (left winger), a Summer arrival from the Cherries, stood out for the home side. Luke Ayling was glad for the final whistle. His tussles with the Ivory Coast youngster caused him problems all game, and towards the end, it was beginning to show.

The two combined well, in the buildup to the penalty. Dembele's surging run down the left channel had the Leeds defenders retreating. He cut inside, before delivering a delightful diagonal ball deep on the right (Leeds left). By this time, Byram had teamed up with Ayling (down Leeds right), in an attempt to keep Dembele quieter, with James instructed to perform defensive duties on the left.

Laird latched onto Dembele's pass as he came charging in towards goal. As he did, James clipped his right ankle, sending the former England U19 sprawling to the ground. The ref pointed to the spot and Jutkiewicz sent Meslier the wrong way. It's tough on Farke's youngsters, they deserved more from both their opening games, but lady luck has long since departed, probably on loan!

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	1	Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
	2	Ayling, Luke Defender
	5	Cresswell, Charlie Defender
	21	Struijk, Pascal Defender
	25	Byram, Sam Defender
	22	Gray, Archie Midfielder
	4	Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
	17	Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder
	27	Poveda, Ian Midfielder
	20	James, Daniel Midfielder
	30	Gelhardt, Joe Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
	24	Rutter, Georginio Forward
	14	Rodon, Joe Defender
	13	Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	18	Gyabi, Darko Midfielder		Unused Sub
	26	Bate, Lewis Midfielder		Unused Sub
	26	Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	33	Hjelde, Leo Defender		Unused Sub
	37	Drameh, Cody Defender		Unused Sub

		Debuts	Nat	DOB	Joined
		Rodon, Joe Defender		22/10/1997 (25)	10/08/2023

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2023/2024
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2023-24
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2023/24